The Rocky Horror Show played their preview show last night at the Bingen Theater, located at 210 Oak St to the great delight of the audience. Big Britches Rocky Horror Picture Show is everything fans could hope for: It's dark, funny, raunchy, and queer as can be. 

This week’s question of the week is what does Hispanic Heritage month mean to you? We asked locals and ourselves, what it means to celebrate hispanic heritage and resiliency, while also grieving what’s been lost to assimilation and oppression.

On October 14th, 2023, the highly anticipated annular solar eclipse will grace the skies of Oregon. While the Columbia River Gorge will witness a partial eclipse, some locations in the state will get to see a full on annular solar eclipse. Read our article to find the best locations for viewing the eclipse near you.

On Tuesday, Sept. 26, the Wasco County District Attorney’s Office arraigned Sean Boyd of Canby, Oregon on two charges of first-degree Sex Abuse.

Mid-Columbia Center for Living (MCCFL), which provides a state-certified Community Mental Health Program on behalf of Wasco, Hood River, and Sherman Counties has temporarily scaled back its crisis services due to the statewide staffing shortage.

This week’s question of the week is how are locals responding to the news that the City of The Dalles has issued a public nuisance notice to St. Vincent de Paul in downtown The Dalles? CCCNews interviewed locals in the area of W 2nd Pl and Pentland St to find out.

The renowned annual football clash for a cause between the fearless Columbia Gorge Law Enforcement and the heroic Columbia Gorge Fire Fighters is set to light up the Wahtonka Football Field in The Dalles tomorrow, Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 starting at 6 p.m.

Wonderworks Children's Museum has announced that they are facing a temporary closure due to financial hardship. The closure is scheduled to begin on October 1st. Wonderworks needs to raise $40,000 in general donations and $2,500 in re-occurring monthly donations to reopen.

The free two day workshop was focused on providing a unique hands-on opportunity for 6th-10th graders to dive into science, technology, engineering, and math and enjoy healthy breakfasts, lunchs and snacks catered by Bargeway Pub & Catering.

North Wasco County School District held drop-in tours of The Dalles High School on Thursday, September 14th from 4-7 p.m., giving voters an inside look at the building before the November vote on a $140 million bond to build new high school facilities. CCCNews asked attendees to share their thoughts on whether The Dalles needs a new high school.

Mosier School Board held a special in person board meeting to introduce their new Interim Executive Director Matt Henry, and to provide an update on facilities projects to improve safety and security at the school following threats of gun violence in April of 2023.

Today the Community Backpack Program had their first day of operation at their new location at Columbia Gorge Food Bank located at 3525 Crates Way, in The Dalles. Volunteers packed 195 bags with take-home weekend meal supplies for food insecure students in the area. 

This is the third column in a series looking at students who were educated within The Dalles School system and who have gone on to make major contributions to our community by bringing their skills and experience back home to make an impact for all of us. In this story find out what Erik Gardipee has been up to since graduation.

Maryhill Ratz held their annual skate school, campout, and international qualifier race for the 2024 World Roller Games in Italy at the Maryhill Loops on September 2-4.

In this interview, Joe Davies, an employed Air Force veteran and former software engineer from Montana opens up about his experience with Mid-Columbia Community Action Council and how his move from the pallet shelters on Bargeway Road into The Annex has impacted him for the better.

The Dalles Police Department is currently investigating the suspicious death of 33-year-old Portland woman, Samantha "Sammie" Bergren, who was found deceased at the Super Motel 8 at 609 Cherry Heights On September 3, 2023.

As the sun sets on August, the communities of Hood River, White Salmon and neighboring regions need to gear up for an imminent change: the toll rate hike on the Hood River-White Salmon Bridge. Set to begin September 1st, this alteration has stirred conversations among regular bridge commuters, local businesses, and the Port of Hood River Board of Commissioners.

Applicants interviewing for the Zone 5 position are the following:

Many people in the community know my mom, Sue-Ann Rodriguez Goodwin, as the dedicated educator who cared for and educated their kindergarteners at Colonel Wright Elementary School. After decades of service, she has made a career shift and is now educating locals and tourists alike at The Dalles Dam Visitor Center.